Des Moines Druggists Meeting and Local Happenings
Morris Webb attended a state druggists meeting in Des Moines this week. The column notes social visits, farm business updates, and community events including debates at Rolfe and various social gatherings. Key local figures include Mr. and Mrs. Tiernan, Miss Celia Wolfe funeral, and county political mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Webb
Des Moines
W. F. Pattee
F. J. Nacke
H. C. Barnes
H. P. Hughes
Z. T. Carroll
L. W. Ives
Wm. Tiernan
Kathleen Tiernan
Rolfe
Celia Wolfe
Pocahontas
Dickens and the Tale of Two Cities Historical Accuracy
A review assesses Dickens uses history to drive plot in The Tale of Two Cities. It notes the stage coach robberies Dr Mannette’s release and the Bastile chapters reflect accurate events and figures such as Madame Defarge and the Bastile fall, with criticism of pacing balanced by overall historic fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Dr. Mannette
England
Jerry
France
Monseigneus
Carlyle
Madame Deforge
Enul
Madame Defarge
the Bastile
Darney
Paris
Darnay
Alse
Bastile
Mannette
Lucy
Sampson
Carton
American Scientist Plans Survey of Fruit Fly in Mediterranean Rim
An American scientist is set to survey fruit fly populations across nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The project aims to map species distribution and assess agricultural risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean Sea
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Upcoming Banquet
Rev W A Wilkinson outlines weekly schedule including Sunday School at 10 morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Mothers and Daughters banquet planned for Monday March 3 with men of Sunday school and church serving. The note urges larger attendance and notes plans to show child life around the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Peking Gazette and life as vaudeville
The excerpt contrasts the long run of the Peking Gazette with a vaudeville style view of life and ends with a musing about wishing to invest last year's vacation money in coal. It blends historical reference with ironic humor about beginnings and investments.
Tale of Two Cities and History, a Strong Claim
A reader states that Dickens by The Tale of Two Cities closely follows history, asserting the novel’s events echo real past times. The remark emphasizes historical resonance and the author’s intent.
Trinity Lutheran Church Services Schedule Notice
Sunday classes at 10 00 am Morning Worship 10 45 am Evening Worship 7 80 pm Week day Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 00 pm Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Carl Sandvig Thursday afternoon Feb 27 Change in time of morning service next Sunday President H G Holm of the Iowa District will occupy the pulpit No one in France may cultivate tobacco without authorization strawberry growing ranks as an important industry in twenty seven states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chas. Ham
Manning
J. H. Halford
Corpus Christi
Rockwell City
Manson
Rolfe
Sunny Sue
Cora
Mary Margaret
Harvey Freeman
Alhambra
Cal
Grandfather Brinkman
Lars Bladine
Marathon Republic
Lars
Wilbur W. Harris
Pocahontas
Harris
Abe DeVaul
DeVaul
Earl Fisher
Edgar Cornell
Waterloo
Mrs. Cornell
C. L. Gunderson
A. L. D. Club
A. V. Graeber
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Elizabeth Herrold
C. W. Siefkin
Rolfe High School
Lucille
Marie Wheeler
Darrow
E. Eikenberry
Ladies’ Aid Society
Carl Sandvig
H. G. Holm
Norwegian Lutheran Church
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Tiernan
Barney Hancher
Kennedy’s Hatchery
Esther Butts
Ackley
Central States
Elsie Gordon
Leonard McDonald
Pearl Hudson
G. N. Hudson
Marionville
Eugene Lillegarde
Kansas City
Plover
Fonda
R.H.S. Arrowlet
Canar
P. Wheeler
Mrs. Watt
L. E. Buck
J. V. Poduska
Edna Henderson
A. P. White
Arrow
C. G. Chapman
Geun’s Agt
Storm Lake
Grant, Rolfe
C. E
Mads Johansen
Henry Sorenson
Mar
C. I. Heathman
Sellers Kitchen Cabinet
O. B. Olerich
Or Mar
C. E. Clifford
Webb’s
Rolfe and
Hess & Son, Plover
Towa
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Wilkinson
Peking Gazette
Two Cities
Burdette Graeber
Trinity Lutheran Church
J.O. Wangberg
Baby Chix
Plymouth Rocks
Gen
Ana Tr
Nain Lutheran CR
Kjoller
Panto
Cilaag
Edwood
Plover Town
Munday
SALE
Bay Colf
Fred McKim
Jersey
Hampshire
F. McKim
R. L
Deering
John Deere
Heider
H. H. Down
Mande
C. E. Miller
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